The meaning of Squirm
skwɜːm
Squirm – definition
nounA wriggling movement.
Usage examples:
The toddler gave a sudden squirm
verbTo make twisting movements with the body, esp. because of embarrassment, pain, or excitement
Usage examples:
The kids squirmed in their chairs.
verbTo move from side to side in an awkward way, sometimes because of nervousness, embarrassment, or pain
Usage examples:
Nobody spoke for at least five minutes and rachel squirmed in her chair with embarrassment., the fi…
verbTo feel nervous or embarrassed about something
Usage examples:
Sal would occasionally squirm at his parents' behaviour.
nounA side to side, awkward movement, sometimes made because of nervousness, embarrassment, or pain
Usage examples:
His squirms of discomfort were hilarious to watch., the hugs produce squirms, laughter, and cries f…
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Word origin
late 17th century: symbolic of writhing movement; probably associated with worm.
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